Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4212 Session 14 (4.30pm Thu 27th March) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $150
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SOLD $150
FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (died A.D. 175), silver denarius, issued 161, Rome mint, (3.42 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right, rev. SAECVLI FELICIT, throne on which are seated two infant boys, (S.5260, RSC 191, RIC 712, BMC 139). Bright, extremely fine and scarce.
Twin sons Commodus and Antoninus were born to Marcus Aurelius and Faustina Junior just a few months after Marcus Aurelius ascended imperial throne. The former became emperor and the later died at the age of four years.
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FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (died A.D. 175), silver denarius, issued 161, Rome mint, ...
Estimate $150
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